Public Policy Tipoffs Involving South Carolina
'Outer Banks' By the Numbers: How Pogue Life Turned Into a Global Fandom
LOS GATOS, California, Sept. 1 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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'Outer Banks' By the Numbers: How Pogue Life Turned Into a Global Fandom
When Outer Banks first premiered on Netflix in 2020, it became the treasure hunt of a generation -- turning Pogues vs. Kooks into a global cultural language and reminding audiences everywhere that the best adventures are the ones you take with your best friends. Five seasons later, that same crew has chased El Dorado, the Merc
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95 Converse Student-Athletes Selected for D2 ADA Academic Achievements
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Converse University posted the following news:
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95 Converse Student-Athletes Selected for D2 ADA Academic Achievements
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The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced their annual Academic Achievement Awards List. 95 Converse University student-athletes have been named to the 2025-2026 list.
"In year 19, this program continues its dedication to celebrating the exceptional student-athletes who define excellence across our Divis
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A.G. Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme Harming Small Businesses in Arizona
Attorney General Mayes announced Arizona has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 21 states in suing Amazon alleging the company has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices. T
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AFP-SC Statement on Gavin Newsom's Visit to South Carolina
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 1 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-SC Statement on Gavin Newsom's Visit to South Carolina
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Columbia, SC - This week, as California governor Gavin Newsom visits South Carolina, Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina (AFP-SC) State Director Matt Humm released the following statement:
"Gavin Newsom isn't touring South Carolina to learn how a state should be run - he's auditioning for higher office. Be
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AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest
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BOISE, ID - Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The letter addresses the Big 4
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Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Young
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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Alumni Spotlight: Kayla Young
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Kayla Young, recently graduated from Michigan State University's School of Packaging in May 2026. Passionate about innovation, Young developed PackAI, an AI-driven packaging software that allows users to visualize pallet and stacking configurations for products. Initially geared towards the automotive industry, PackAI also
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America First Legal Partners With 12-State Coalition Defending President Trump's Election Integrity Reforms Against Renewed Legal Challenge
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Partners With 12-State Coalition Defending President Trump's Election Integrity Reforms Against Renewed Legal Challenge
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America First Legal (AFL) is partnering with a coalition of 12 states seeking to defend President Trump's election integrity reforms against a renewed lawsuit challenging the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) final rule imp
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Americans Stand Ready for National Preparedness Month
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Americans Stand Ready for National Preparedness Month
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Public Safety
September is designated as National Preparedness Month, reminding everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe. The Clemson University Office of Emergency Management (OEM) encourages you to review your level of preparedness and ensure you are ready for an emergency or di
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Anderson University Welcomes More Than 900 New Students
ANDERSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Anderson University posted the following news release:
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Anderson University Welcomes More Than 900 New Students
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Anderson University welcomed more than 900 new Trojans to campus, kicking off the new academic year in fun and meaningful ways. Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts, along with City Manager David McCuen and Assistant City Manager Andrew Strickland, joined students, student-athletes, faculty and staff helping move students into residence halls a
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Applications open for the Carr Family Endowed Creative Inquiry award
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Applications open for the Carr Family Endowed Creative Inquiry award
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Creative Inquiry
The Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research office is seeking applications for the Carr Family Endowed CI award, an annual award that provides $4,000 for one year to enhance and support eligible CI projects.
The deadline to apply is September 30, and applications can be submitted here.
New or existing CI projects
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Associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice earns Fulbright Scholar Award
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice earns Fulbright Scholar Award
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College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Natallia Sianko, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice, has earned a Fulbright Scholar Award to build research capacity through the implementation of mentoring programs at the University of T
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Amazon for Deceptive Digital Advertising Sales
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Lawsuit alleges Amazon illegally overcharges businesses that use its platform to advertise their products
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in challenging deceptive conduct by Amazon.com, Inc.
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Lawsuit Against Amazon for Overcharging by Tens of Billions for Advertising
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she has joined a bi-partisan lawsuit against Amazon for secretly and systematically overcharging small businesses for advertising on their platform since 2019. Based on internal documents describing its "hidden" "surcha
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Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 31 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Amazon for Ad Surcharge Scheme
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a bipartisan coalition of 21 other state attorneys general today joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions.
The complai
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Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Amazon for Fraudulently Overcharging Advertisers More Than $20 Billion
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August 31, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon for secretly overcharging its advertising customers more than $20 billion by manipulating the system that i
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 31 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Amazon Over $20 Billion Ad-Rigging Scheme
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Leads to Higher Costs for Customers for Groceries and Other Essential Goods
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued Amazon today, alleging that the company has run an illegal advertising pricing scheme that's overcharged more than 1.2 million advertising customers over $20 billion since 2
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act
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Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful en
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins FTC and other states in suing Amazon for illegally overcharging ad prices for over half a million small businesses
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Aug. 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined the Federal Trade Commission and a group of 22 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, for illegally overcharg
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Blumenthal Blasts ICE Tactics; Demands Accountability from DHS After Surge Targeting Connecticut Residents at Schools, Workplaces
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Blasts ICE Tactics; Demands Accountability from DHS After Surge Targeting Connecticut Residents at Schools, Workplaces
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and the Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) David Venturella requesting a meeting and demanding information about a
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Bridgestone Puts More Miles Behind University of South Carolina-Aiken's Next Generation of STEM Leaders
AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news:
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Bridgestone puts more miles behind USCA's next generation of STEM leaders
Leslie Hull-Ryde
The road to a career in science, technology, engineering and math can start with a hands-on experience. Bridgestone is helping pave that road for K-12 students across the CSRA with a contribution of more than $77,000 to USCA's Ruth Patrick Science Education Center and its Bridgestone Enviro
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California's Crime Rates Are at Record Lows - Even If Fox News Won't Tell You
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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California's crime rates are at record lows - even if Fox News won't tell you
Data shows every major crime rate fell in 2025 as California continues investing in public safety
What you need to know: Since 2024, California has seen double-digit declines in every major crime category tracked, including: homicide 18.6%, robbery 19.9%, property crime 14.3%, motor vehicle
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CCU Procurement Services earns national Excellence in Procurement Award
CONWAY, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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CCU Procurement Services earns national Excellence in Procurement Award
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Coastal Carolina University's Procurement Services has earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement(r) (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute (NPI), recognizing the department's commitment to innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and excellence in public procurement. CCU is the only
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Clemson hosts annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, Sept. 11 in Littlejohn Coliseum
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson hosts annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, Sept. 11 in Littlejohn Coliseum
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Clemson University is hosting its annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb on Friday, Sept. 11 on the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. The event brings together students, faculty, staff and the local community in a memorial tribute to those who lost their lives and to honor fi
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Clyburn pledges continued support for SC State's growing research mission
ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news:
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Clyburn pledges continued support for SC State's growing research mission
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Visiting STEM complex named in his honor, Clyburn sees firsthand how federal support, partnerships are advancing SC State's R2 research mission
ORANGEBURG, S.C. -U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn sees South Carolina State University building momentum in research and creating opportunities for students, and the loyal alu
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Coast Guard warns public of risks, consequences associated with illegal charter operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard warns public of risks, consequences associated with illegal charter operations
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MIAMI -Coast Guard Southeast District is leading a campaign, throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to inform the public of the risks and consequences associated with illegal passenger-for-hire charter operations ahead of Labor Day weekend.
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Faculty
The College is excited to introduce its new faculty members!
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston is proud to welcome its newest faculty members. With a diversity of expertise in a variety of disciplines, they come excited and ready to teach, mentor and inspire students across campus.
Over the fall 2026 semester, The College Today will introduce the
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff
Please join the College of Charleston in extending an official welcome to this group of new staff members.
Alicia Lutz
Whether they're arriving in Charleston for the first time or returning to campus after years away, these new staff members are thrilled to be here - and the College of Charleston is thrilled to have them! Please welcome these new colle
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David Stumbo to be Featured Speaker Sept. 16 for Lander's Constitution Day Observance
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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David Stumbo to be Featured Speaker Sept. 16 for Lander's Constitution Day Observance
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Eighth Circuit Solicitor David Stumbo will be the featured guest speaker for the annual Constitution Day observance at Lander University.
Sponsored by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, the program will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Carnell Learning Center, Room LC300. The eve
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Dean's Corner: September 2026
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Dean's Corner: September 2026
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College of Arts and Humanities
#Inspired by Barcelona
Dear Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends,
Welcome back to the new academic year. In addition to a new Provost, Cole Smith, we also now have a new President, Benjamin C. Ayers. I am excited to see how these fresh eyes and minds will impact the vision and direction of the academic enterprise. So far, I have been delighte
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Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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Direct Relief Medical Aid to U.S. Safety Net Tops $3 Billion
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When Deana Youngblood returned from a trip to South Carolina in 2025, she was coughing up something dark and struggling to breathe. She had no health insurance and nowhere obvious to turn, so she called Wheeling Health Right, the only free clinic in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle.
By the next day, Youngblood had recei
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Duke Energy Florida Launches Its Second Battery Facility Capable of Providing Backup Power for Customers
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida launches its second battery facility capable of providing backup power for customers
* Advanced microgrid technology automatically keeps the lights on when outages occur
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida has launched its second large-scale battery facility, capable of providing backup power to the local community to prevent outages. The site is located in Trenton, locate
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Faculty exhibition showcases the creative research of Clemson art educators
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Faculty exhibition showcases the creative research of Clemson art educators
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College of Architecture, Art and Construction
The Clemson University Department of Art Faculty Exhibition, "Artists Teaching : Teaching Artists," will be on view in the Lee Gallery from August 31 - October 6, showcasing the creative research, artistic practices and educational activities of Clemson's art and design faculty. The
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FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, States Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
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Today, 22 states joined the Federal Trade Commission in filing suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive and unfair practices that secretly inflated prices in its online search advertising auctions. The complaint alleges that, for over seven years, Amazon has covertly and substantially increased the prices that more th
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Furman programs recognized in Research.com 2027 rankings
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Furman programs recognized in Research.com 2027 rankings
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Furman University has earned recognition in Research.com's 2027 rankings of degree programs, receiving honors for business, psychology and education. Furman was recognized among the Best Business Degree Programs in Greenville, Best Psychology Degree Programs in South Carolina and Greenville, and the Best Education Degree Programs in South Caroli
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Geniece Monde talks Flock cameras on FOX Carolina
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Geniece Monde talks Flock cameras on FOX Carolina
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In a FOX Carolina News investigative report, Furman University's Geniece Monde spoke to reporter Grace Runkel about Flock Safety cameras and the lack of guardrails surrounding the data they collect in South Carolina. Flock cameras are a type of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) used by law enforcement to track those who break the law, to support AM
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, August 31, 2026
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news:
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's Weekly Schedule, August 31, 2026
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COLUMBIA, S.C. - Gov. Henry McMaster, Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of August 31, 2026, include the following:
Tuesday, September 1 at 12:30 PM: Lt. Gov. Evette will attend Workforce and Manufacturing Summit hosted by t
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HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort
CONWAY, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Coastal Carolina University posted the following news:
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HTC Honors College launches Top Scholars program, welcomes inaugural cohort
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Coastal Carolina University's HTC Honors College has launched its Top Scholars program with its inaugural cohort this fall. The Top Scholars program is an academic and leadership initiative designed to support CCU's most outstanding honors students. It offers prestigious learning opportunities, one-on-one faculty mentors
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Lander ROTC Cadet August Darden Completes Grueling Summer Training for Army Career
GREENWOOD, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Lander University posted the following news:
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Lander ROTC Cadet August Darden Completes Grueling Summer Training for Army Career
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Lander University senior August Darden spent his summer preparing for a future that is defined by leadership, service and a career in the U.S. Army.
That preparation took Darden to two of the most demanding experiences that ROTC cadets can face. First, at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, he pushed his
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Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Maryland, FTC Sue Amazon Over Secret Ad Surcharge Scheme
Coalition Of Attorneys General and FTC Allege Amazon Concealed Unfair Charges in Its Digital Advertising Auction Pricing
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Today, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, 21 other attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against Amazon, alleging that the company engaged in deceptive
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Amazon With FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Amazon with FTC and 21 States for Rigging Advertising Auctions, Reaping Billions in Illegal Profits
Amazon's Manipulation of Auctions Overcharged Businesses and Trickled Down to Consumers, Bipartisan Coalition Alleges
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) joined the Federal Trade Commissio
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NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony
LOMBARD, Illinois, Sept. 1 -- National University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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NUHS Celebrates Summer 2026 Graduates in Commencement Ceremony
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National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored its Summer 2026 graduating class on Friday, August 21. Graduates received diplomas in biomedical science, advanced clinical practice, acupuncture, chiropractic medicine and naturopathic medicine.
The commencement keynote address was delivered by Executive Director of the A
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Office of Research Security works to safeguard Clemson research
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 31 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Office of Research Security works to safeguard Clemson research
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Clemson University has expanded its research security program and renamed the Office of Export Compliance and Research Security to the Office of Research Security (ORS).
The new name reflects Clemson's expanding research security mission, which now encompasses export controls, research information security, controlled unclassified informa
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Secures Legal Victory Against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable.
The law aimed to impose $75 billion i
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Amazon Over Deceptive Advertising Scheme
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Amazon over deceptive advertising scheme
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon.com, Inc., over deceptive practices that cost advertisers billions. The coalition alleges that Amazon inflated advertiser costs by enter
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Expand Access To Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies For Veterans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill To Expand Access To Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies For Veterans
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 1, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the Providing Evidence-based Peptide Therapies to Improve Delivery and Expanded Services for Veterans Act, or the PEPTIDES for Veterans Act, legislation directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to study the safety, ef
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Save the Children: First-Ever National Rural Child Well-Being Database, Report Reveal Opportunity Gaps for Rural America's Kids
WESTPORT, Connecticut, Sept. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026:
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First-Ever National Rural Child Well-Being Database, Report Reveal Opportunity Gaps for Rural America's Kids
Rural Child Well-Being Dashboards, Report Show Children Growing up in Rural Communities More Likely to Experience Poverty, Food Insecurity, Lower Re
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Sociology professor receives prestigious career award from American Sociological Association
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Sociology professor receives prestigious career award from American Sociological Association
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College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Catherine Mobley, professor emeritus in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice and Class of '39 Award for Excellence recipient, received the William Foote Whyte Award from the Sociological Practice and Public Sociology Section of the Amer
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Summer 2026 graduates announced
RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 31 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Summer 2026 graduates announced
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Louisiana Tech University has announced graduates from its Summer 2026 commencement ceremonies held August 15. Graduates are listed below by the state/territory they have reported in their Workday profile, with Louisiana listed first.
LOUISIANA
Alexandria
* Jamal Sami Farhat - Bachelor of Science
* Madisyn Danielle Mcclanahan - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studie
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Syracuse University: Fulbright Scholars Find Warmth on Campus, Gain Readiness for Graduate Study in U.S.
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
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Fulbright Scholars Find Warmth on Campus, Gain Readiness for Graduate Study in US
Hosted by the College of Professional Studies, the four-week program pairs coursework with host family dinners and cultural exchange.
Dialynn Dwyer
The journey to Syracuse from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, took Ryan Nugraha 28 hours. He arrived at night, exhausted.
But the greeting he and other Fulbrighters received from administrat
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Clinical Experience at Sherman College of Chiropractic
BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina, Sept. 2 -- Sherman College of Chiropractic issued the following news:
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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Clinical Experience at Sherman College
Upper cervical chiropractic requires precision, discipline, and the ability to connect detailed analysis with patient care. Classroom instruction builds that foundation, but clinical experience is where students begin applying it with patients under faculty supervision.
At Sherman College, interns who want to pursue up
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USC welcomes new and returning students to Columbia
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC welcomes new and returning students to Columbia
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The University of South Carolina's Columbia campus is welcoming thousands of new college students from across South Carolina, the nation and the world. With an increase of overall enrollment, now approaching 42,000, USC is serving more students today than at other time in its 225-year history.
USC's new freshman class includes approxima
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Utah Helps Defeat New York's $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law
A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other sta
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Volvo Cars Concentrates and Strengthens Swedish Resources Across Fewer Sites
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 1 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release:
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Volvo Cars concentrates and strengthens Swedish resources across fewer sites
Volvo Cars has decided to concentrate its competences and resources in Sweden across fewer sites, by relocating the majority of the responsibilities of its Stockholm office to the company's headquarters in Gothenburg. As a result, the Stockholm office will close on 1 March 2027.
The decision is aimed at creating a more focused and effe
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Volvo Cars Reports Rolling Three-month Sales for the Period Ending August 2026
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 2 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release:
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Volvo Cars reports rolling three-month sales for the period ending August 2026
Volvo Cars reported global sales of 148,239 cars for the three-month period between June and August 2026, down by 7.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.
The company's sales of electrified models - fully electric and plug-in hybrid models - grew by 13 per cent and accounted for 53.5 per cent of all cars sold during the th
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Volvo Cars Turns the EX30 Into a Mobile Power Bank
GOTEBORG, Sweden, Sept. 2 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release:
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Volvo Cars turns the EX30 into a mobile power bank
Thanks to a new software update, the Volvo EX30 can now power external devices directly from its battery, transforming the EX30 into a mobile power source wherever it's parked. The EX30 also gains Plug & Charge functionality, making public charging simpler and more convenient.
Picture a cold early morning at a football pitch. You've just dropped off a group of k
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Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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Washington joins FTC lawsuit alleging Amazon inflated ad pricing
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A new lawsuit filed today by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states, including Washington, alleges that Amazon has for years artificially inflated the prices of ads on its e-commerce platform and misrepresented how the company sets ad prices.
"Many small business owners in Washington rely on Amazon
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Winthrop Esports Rewarded for Successful Year with Program Award
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- Winthrop University posted the following news:
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Winthrop Esports Rewarded for Successful Year with Program Award
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#HIGHLIGHTS
* The Eagles won the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) 2026 Program of the Year award in July.
* Winthrop also won the Outstanding Marketing Team of the Year Award.
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA - Winthrop University's esports team finished its most successful year to date and was rewarded for its efforts.
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